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Research Scientist The UCSF Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory is accepting applications for a research scientist position to join a research and development team which is responsible for validation projects for a diagnostic laboratory that provides specialty testing related to transplantation and immunogenetics. The team also participates in basic and clinical research projects. Duties Responsible for all aspects of assigned validation projects. Project and experimental design include applying relevant literature and ensuring statistically sound experimental plan; performing bench work; preparing reports that meet all regulatory requirements; creating written procedures; transferring validated procedures into clinical practice, including training staff; participating in strategy development, prioritizing projects, identifying problems and problem solving, and supervising staff; conducting basic and clinical research projects and assisting with writing proposals for research funding; publishing or contributing to publications of research results in peer-reviewed journals; presenting research at seminars and conferences. Qualifications Qualified candidates must have an M.D. or Ph.D. degree in a Biological Science, with training in histocompatibility, immunogenetics transplantation immunology, or related field. Successful candidates must have demonstrated expertise in immunological assays and molecular biology techniques. The successful candidate must possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills, be able to work effectively both independently and as a team member, have excellent oral and written English communication skills and strong computer skills. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Laboratory The Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory is a not-for-profit laboratory at the University of California at San Francisco, one of the country’s premiere academic and research institutions. The laboratory was established in 1981 in the Department of Surgery to provide specialized diagnostic services for allogeneic transplantation and to conduct related research. The laboratory provides support for allogeneic transplants of blood, bone marrow, kidney, pancreas, liver, heart, lung, small bowel, and cornea. The laboratory has a dynamic environment which provides outstanding opportunities for gaining experience and personal growth. The laboratory performs state-of-the-art histocompatibility testing. Laboratory assays include HLA typing, HLA antibody screening, crossmatching, chimerism testing, immune monitoring, KIR typing, MIC typing, TCR repertoire and TREC analysis. The University of California, San Francisco offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage. UCSF is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants should send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to Shauna O’Donnell at: odonnells@surgery.ucsf.edu or FAX: 415-476-0379 No Calls Please. Sr. Associate Scientist (Req. 2195) Pure Science. It is the heart of our organization and the DNA of the people who make a career at Invitrogen. Each day, we put the vast potential of biology into action, devising technologies and providing services critical to life science research as well as drug discovery, development and production. Our labs and offices are infused with entrepreneurial energy and intellectual curiosity that foster questions and answers that produce real-world results in laboratories across the globe. In fact, many of the greatest medical discoveries of the last two decades were made using Invitrogen products, including the discovery of the AIDS virus, advancements in cancer treatment, and the development of tools to assist in stem cell research. If you too have a passion for science and the business of biotech, please consider this opportunity: Position Objective The Sr. Associate Scientist role is a technical contributor for the Transplant Diagnostics group. As a critical technical contributor to this Product development team, the role will plan, carry out and report on research and development activities centered on transplant screening, analysis and monitoring. Apply laboratory techniques and skills to plan, design and conduct laboratory experiments in the support of new product development. Identify and solve problems in experimental designs. Interface with and coordinate collaboration with other departments. Prepare technical summaries for proposals, protocols for internal use, and papers for external publications and presentations. Essential Functions Conduct experiments using laboratory equipment and calculations. Troubleshoot experiments; identify and solve problems in experimental designs. Guide other Research Associates in their troubleshooting efforts. Independently apply basic scientific principles in the design of experiments and the development of products. Independently plan and design well-controlled experiments. Adapt or modify experimental methods to achieve technical results. Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results. Maintain complete and thorough lab notebook and training file. Investigate, create and develop new methods and technologies for project advancement. Understand and support the New Product Introduction process with own projects and others within R&D. Interface and collaborate with other departments (ie: Technical Service and/or Operations) to coordinate product development and improvement. Prepare technical reports, product summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses. Effectively communicate and present scientific ideas to a broader audience. Participate in scientific conferences and contribute to scientific journals. Maintain high level of professional expertise through familiarity with current scientific literature, competitor products and attending scientific seminars and meetings. Perform fundamental literature searches related to products under development. Contribute scientific expertise and critique across groups within R&D. Comply with all company safety regulations and procedures. May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned. Nature and Scope Position exercises independent judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Performs duties independently with only general direction given. Ability to understand importance of projects and technology assessment efforts toward Company’s objectives. Job encounters recurring work situations with frequent variations from the norm, involving a high degree of complexity. Works on extremely complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position. Mistakes in work could cause substantial data errors. Education Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or other related discipline, or the equivalent knowledge and experience is required. Masters degree in a specific scientific discipline preferred. Experience Requires a minimum of 8 years laboratory experience in a work environment with a Bachelor’s degree; or a Master’s degree with 3 years laboratory experience. Demonstrated working knowledge of scientific principles. Knowledge of transplant immunology or histocompatibility testing will be an asset. Proven proficiency in experimental design. Demonstrated competence in the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing reagents, systems, products or technologies required. Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently required. Proven ability to lead and provide work direction required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Contacts Contacts are normally made with others inside and outside the company, including immediate associates, customers, competitors, other departments and own supervisor. Contacts are usually made on own initiative concerning matters requiring explanation, discussion, interpretation or approvals. Working Conditions Works in a laboratory environment. Job may involve frequent work at a computer terminal. Occasional domestic and/or international travel to other Invitrogen sites, scientific meetings or clients will be required. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. Apply Online here We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Sr. Associate Scientist Pure Science. It is the heart of our organization and the DNA of the people who make a career at Invitrogen. Each day, we put the vast potential of biology into action, devising technologies and providing services critical to life science research as well as drug discovery, development and production. Our labs and offices are infused with entrepreneurial energy and intellectual curiosity that foster questions and answers that produce real-world results in laboratories across the globe. In fact, many of the greatest medical discoveries of the last two decades were made using Invitrogen products, including the discovery of the AIDS virus, advancements in cancer treatment, and the development of tools to assist in stem cell research. If you too have a passion for science and the business of biotech, please consider this opportunity: Position Objective The Sr. Associate Scientist role is a technical contributor for the Transplant Diagnostics group. As a critical technical contributor to this Product development team, the role will plan, carry out and report on research and development activities centered on transplant screening, analysis and monitoring. Apply laboratory techniques and skills to plan, design and conduct laboratory experiments in the support of new product development. Identify and solve problems in experimental designs. Interface with and coordinate collaboration with other departments. Prepare technical summaries for proposals, protocols for internal use, and papers for external publications and presentations. Essential Functions Conduct experiments using laboratory equipment and calculations. Troubleshoot experiments; identify and solve problems in experimental designs. Guide other Research Associates in their troubleshooting efforts. Independently apply basic scientific principles in the design of experiments and the development of products. Independently plan and design well-controlled experiments. Adapt or modify experimental methods to achieve technical results. Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results. Maintain complete and thorough lab notebook and training file. Investigate, create and develop new methods and technologies for project advancement. Understand and support the New Product Introduction process with own projects and others within R&D. Interface and collaborate with other departments (ie: Technical Service and/or Operations) to coordinate product development and improvement. Prepare technical reports, product summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses. Effectively communicate and present scientific ideas to a broader audience. Participate in scientific conferences and contribute to scientific journals. Maintain high level of professional expertise through familiarity with current scientific literature, competitor products and attending scientific seminars and meetings. Perform fundamental literature searches related to products under development. Contribute scientific expertise and critique across groups within R&D. Comply with all company safety regulations and procedures. May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned. Nature and Scope Position exercises independent judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Performs duties independently with only general direction given. Ability to understand importance of projects and technology assessment efforts toward Company’s objectives. Job encounters recurring work situations with frequent variations from the norm, involving a high degree of complexity. Works on extremely complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position. Mistakes in work could cause substantial data errors. Education Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or other related discipline, or the equivalent knowledge and experience is required. Masters degree in a specific scientific discipline preferred. Experience Requires a minimum of 8 years laboratory experience in a work environment with a Bachelor’s degree; or a Master’s degree with 3 years laboratory experience. Demonstrated working knowledge of scientific principles. Knowledge of transplant immunology or histocompatibility testing will be an asset. Proven proficiency in experimental design. Demonstrated competence in the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing reagents, systems, products or technologies required. Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently required. Proven ability to lead and provide work direction required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Contacts Contacts are normally made with others inside and outside the company, including immediate associates, customers, competitors, other departments and own supervisor. Contacts are usually made on own initiative concerning matters requiring explanation, discussion, interpretation or approvals. Working Conditions Works in a laboratory environment. Job may involve frequent work at a computer terminal. Occasional domestic and/or international travel to other Invitrogen sites, scientific meetings or clients will be required. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. Apply Online here We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Scientist (Req. 1626) Position Objective The Scientist role is a technical contributor for the Transplant Phenotyping and Antibody Analysis team. As a critical technical contributor to this Product development team, the role will plan, carry out and report on research and development activities centered on transplant rejection screening, analysis and monitoring. In addition, the position will support scientific knowledge gathering and analysis in support of strategic planning and preparation of team proposals. Responsible for developing and launching new products by initiating, directing and executing scientific research and/or development strategies through the research staff or individual studies. May act as the technical lead on new product development teams. Essential Functions Develop new products and technologies through the New Product Introduction process. Independently initiate, direct and execute scientific research and/or development strategies. Independently plans and designs experimental methods to achieve technical objectives. Identifies and solves problems in experimental designs. Critically analyze complex data using the knowledge of the R&D field, interpret and integrate experiment results with project objectives. Maintain accurate lab notebook and training file in accordance with relevant Invitrogen required standards to support patent application and defense as well as other international standards (e.g., ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.). May supervise Associate Scientists in their daily experiments and troubleshooting. May lead project teams. Investigate, create and develop new methods and technologies for project advancement. Act as the technical lead or Program Manager for a development project and interface with other departments (i.e., Marketing, Business Development, Technical Service and/or Operations) to coordinate product development and improvement. Make contributions to scientific literature and conferences. Prepare technical reports, product summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses. Perform fundamental literature and patent searches related to products under development. Recognize opportunities for in-licensing and internal patent development. Perform preliminary market surveys to assess new opportunities. Work with Sr. Scientist on preparation of patent disclosures. Maintain high level of professional expertise through familiarity with current scientific literature, competing technologies and/or products and attendance of scientific seminars and meetings. Comply with all company safety regulations and procedures. Report non-compliance and may serve as team lead. Technical Excellence Established technical expertise; serves as a resource to other departments. Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of a particular field of specialization to the completion of complex assignments; advances research in field of specialization. Education Qualified candidates will have a PhD, MD, ABHI or equivalent knowledge and experience and a solid record of publications or achievements in the Immunology or Immunogenetics field. Knowledge of transplant immunology or histocompatibility testing will be an asset. Experience Experience gained through obtaining a Ph.D. degree; Bachelors degree with 8 to 10 years of experience; or Master's degree with 4 plus years experience. Experience in project management, product development and/or participation in multi-disciplinary teams would be especially helpful. Key knowledge includes
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Please Apply Online here We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Associate Scientist III- US (Req. 1628) Pure Science. It is the heart of our organization and the DNA of the people who make a career at Invitrogen. Each day, we put the vast potential of biology into action, devising technologies and providing services critical to life science research as well as drug discovery, development and production. Our labs and offices are infused with entrepreneurial energy and intellectual curiosity that foster questions and answers that produce real-world results in laboratories across the globe. In fact, many of the greatest medical discoveries of the last two decades were made using Invitrogen products, including the discovery of the AIDS virus, advancements in cancer treatment, and the development of tools to assist in stem cell research. If you too have a passion for science and the business of biotech, please consider this opportunity: Position Summary Associate Scientist III- Milwaukee, WI Position Objective The Associate Scientist role is a technical contributor for the Transplant Phenotyping and Antibody Analysis team. As a critical technical contributor to this Product development team, the role will plan, carry out and report on research and development activities centered on transplant rejection screening, analysis and monitoring. Apply laboratory techniques and skills to assist in experimental planning and design in the support of new product development. Conduct experiments designed to address a variety of specific problems. Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results. Identify and solve problems in experimental designs. Prepare technical summaries, product transfer documents, protocols and protocols for internal use and collaborate on papers for external use. Essential Functions Independently conduct scientific or engineering experiments (may be complex) using laboratory equipment and calculations. Troubleshoot experiments; identify and solve problems in experimental designs. Understand and support New Product Introduction by impacting business opportunities through successful completion of tasks and projects and through suggestions for improvement in products and processes.. Assist in the planning and design of well-controlled experiments. Design basic experimental protocols for routine use and suggest improvements. Ensure availability of materials and equipment to carry out experiments. Make detailed observations, independently analyze data, and interpret results. Maintains accurate lab notebook & training file in accordance with Division standard. Advise supervisor of factors that may affect quality, accuracy and usefulness of data. Suggest options for additional experiments Collaborate on technical papers for external publications. Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, improve protocols, processes and equipment. Read literature directly associated with assigned project and related areas. Maintain some familiarity with current scientific literature and competitive products. Participate on project and troubleshooting teams. Comply with all company safety regulations and procedures. Report non-compliance and may serve as team lead. Measures of Contribution/Impact Guides peers in their troubleshooting efforts. Participates in product development planning. Presents technical ideas to broad scientific audience. Experiments result in new product introductions. Contributes to NPI, prepares elements of paper (e.g. analyze data), and is a contributory author. Technical Excellence Knows and effectively uses the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization; continues development of technical expertise through experience and application. Education Requires a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other related discipline, or the equivalent knowledge and experience. Masters degree in a specific scientific discipline is desired. Experience Requires a minimum of 6 years laboratory experience in a work environment with a Bachelor’s Degree. Knowledge of transplant immunology or histocompatibility testing will be an asset. Key knowledge includes:
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